This post contains details from Mondays episode ofAll American: Homecoming.
DEADLINE: What was your initial reaction to this episodes storyline when you read the script?
RHOYLE IVY KING:I distinctly remember reading this script.
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We get the scripts randomly throughout the day, maybe a few days before we start the episode.
They hear what someone is saying, and they do their best to apply that.
I think she did such a beautiful job.
Nonbinary people were like, Thats not what were seeking out to do.
Im just expecting you to love me, so youll try.
Thats really where that comes from, is the idea of like, No, you will mess up.
All I need to know is that you love me and that youre trying.
DEADLINE: Well, this episode also turned into a learning lesson for Nate.
Can you talk about what Nate took away from that conversation that she brought into her relationship with Simone?
So I think Val reminded her of that.
I feel like thats very evident in this situation, as with many others across All AmericanandHomecoming.
KING:Season 1 especially, I really struggled with that concept.
Thats just not something that Im actually able to do, is change someones mind.
DEADLINE: Nate gets some advice from Lando in this episode.
Was that new perspective what she needed?
KING:When I first read the script that was like, Lando?
But its really cool, because, well, Martin [Bobb-Semple] is my buddy.
We hung out a lot this season.
I think it was really cool to then watch how that would play out in our actual characters.
Its honestly just a reflection of who we are as people.
That came very naturally.
It was always the relationships with men in our lives that were very interesting.
DEADLINE: What was your reaction toHomecomingcoming to an end?
We really got that call, even for a Season 2 renewal, very late into June.
I felt like I really approached it as a gift to to ourselves and to the fans.
Although this might be a weird word, in a way, kind of like an encore to something.
I probably had it easier this time around.
So I would say that she really taught me to find my voice and how to advocate.
She allowed me to create this beautiful relationship with these incredible human beings.
KING:Shes getting ready to learn a very valuable lesson.
Its a lesson that I remember, that I struggle with.
I can say this because weve kind of talked about it in other things before.
I think thats the best way I can word it without giving anything away.
Things are about to ramp up very, very quickly on its ways to the finale.
All American: Homecomingairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET/PT onThe CW.
